Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 May 1923 — Page 3

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1923

G. L. U. RESOLUTION INDORSES CLOSING OF SUNDAY SHOW Labor Body Considers Action —Seven-Day Employment Called 'lnhuman, 7 A resolution, said by labor leaders to be aimed at non-union motion picture houses and giving the more 1 support of the Central Labor Union to the closing of all places of amusement operated for profit on Sunday, ■was under consideration today. It ■was introduced Monday night. The resolution was signed by Arthur Lyday of the Motion Picture Operators’ Union. Although received favorably by the committee on legislation, delegates voted to withhold action until the next meeting of the central body. “Inhuman” to Employes The resolution declared It was not only a violation of the laws, but lr human to compel any one to work 365 days in the year for a livelihood. A meeting of the Labor day committee will be held at the Labor Temple Sunday. The committee: John Smith, president; William A. Holmes, Joseph P. Rolles, James Kinney, Henry Freedman and Quirin Shaffer. An effort will be made to obtain Samuel Gompers as speaker. Banks Progresses Thirteen local unions have subscribed stock in the Indiana Labor Bank or Trust Company, and several others have made favorable committee reports on purchasing stock, Harry E. Grube, organizer, said. Approximately 450 Individuals have subscribed. he said. An attempt to organize cooks, waiters and waitresses will be made. The union here does not function, and hotel and restaurant employes are forced to rely largely on tips, labor officials said.

COMMITTEE ENDS HERRjNHEARINGS Final and Report Near Completion, By United Press SPRINGFIELD, 111., May 15.—Following its final public hearing this afternoon the Herring investigating committee of the House laid plans for the drafting of its report. It hopes to have the report ready within two or three weeks. It is believed the report will cover these points: 1. Finding of fact as to the circumstances leading up to the massacre and its causes. 2. A finding relative to responsibility of public officials for the failure to call troops to protect the lives of the strip miners. 3. Recommendations for the prevention of similar outrages. EXPERf"V!AY CONSIDER CITY TRAFFICPROBLEMS C. of C-. Committee Protests Repeal of Zoning Ordinance. Employment of an expert to consider traffic problems of the city was under consideration of the city plan commission today. The proposal was made by the commission before the civic affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Monday. The civic affairs committee adopted a resolution recommending that the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce protest repeal of the zone ordinance and ordered a report on Mayor Shank’s artificial lake project. Miss Harlan James, secretary of the American Civic Society of Washington, congratulated the city upon the city plan movement and the zone ordinance. Stabbing Follows Fight Richard Burton 32, colored, of 722 Indiana Ave., was the object of police search today. Naomi Thomas, colored, living at the Indiana Ave. address, told police. Mose Rose, 1163 Hiawatha St., and Burton had a fight and Burton is alleged to have stabbed Rose. Rose was taken to the city hospital. Long Heads Tri-State By Times Special ANGOLA, Ind., May 15.—Prof. Ernest L. Long, formerly head #>f the department of education at LaCrosse State Normal, Wisconsin, has accepted the presidency of Tri-State College.

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Man Suffers So Much Being, Father; Waller Steps Into Sidney's Shoes

By WALTER D. HICKMAN. MERE MAN suffers so much be-1 ing a father these days. Poor dad has so much to worry about when the stork is hovering about. That’s the comedy idea of William Anthony McGuire as expressed in his comedy, “It’s a Boy.” Os course, the mother is just incidental, you know, because it is the poor man who worries so and men worry so beautifully on these occasions. Tom Powers as the poor husband in the McGuire comedy, worries beautifully while he is awaiting the arrival of a son. His own dad fusses about the house and increases the worry of his son. Dad relishes the idea of being a grandfather. Then there is the mother of the youthful bride. She knows, bless her soul, that the child will have the eyes and hair of her daughter. That gives you a faint idea of what happens in the prologue of the McGuire comedy which is being presented at the Murat this week. When the boy is 3 weeks old the proud young father arrives home one evening bringing a rocky-horse, a football and everything else but a safety razor. ‘‘lt's a Boy” reflects the dedicate comedy artistry of the Walker players to better advantage than anything attempted so far this season. It is only a cream puff, but what a delightful puff it really is. It is rare comedy, made so by the polished and yet human acting of a remarkable cast. A Real Cast Puts Over This Little Comedy To be absolutely on the square, it is necessary' to give every player individual attention. First, there is Tom Powers as the young father who leaves a small town to come to New York to make money'. I am saying this with due caution —! Powers is immence this week. As j the y'oung father this week, he is just as fine as he was a young man last week. Never have I seen more delightful comedy acting. Aldrich Bowker. Again this man walks away' with the entire play. As ! the fussy middle-aged grandfather, Bowker has given the stage a magnificent comedy characterization. The human note is there and how wonderfully well Bowker put over his situations. It is worth the price of ad- j mission seeing Bowker attempt to amuse a 3-weeks-old baby with an ice cream spoon. Judith Lowry plays the role of the sr.-e rdmother Here we have the ren l human mother loving Judith Lowry. Donald Macdonald as a sort of a snr,a:l town Koraoo who discovers other men playing on the balcony of his best girl’s home. Nice work, Donald. You are so bloomin’ real this week. Lucdle Nikolas play's with sweet charm the role of a small town wife j who becomes a sort of a married “gold digger” when she moves to New York. In the second and third act w> see some splendidly controlled I emotions. Kay Strozzi Bows and Wins Easily Kay Strozzi makes her first appearance with the Walker company in this comedy. Here, I believe, we have a big artist. This week she is seen as a blase New York society woman. ; Not a pleasant role but splendidly | acted. Robert McGraarty plays the part of a ismall town minister without making the character too ridiculous. Then there are L’Estrange Millman, Corbet Morris and Boyd Agin; all ido nice work. Spring By'lngton isn’t playing the lead this week, but she does make the character of Marjorie Fletche* i loom up like a diamond. The two settings used are exquisite Say. feljers foardon my intimate expression) this is a great show to take your best girl to. And also, fathers, you will have a grand time seeing this show with mother, the girls and the boys. At the Murat all week. -I- 'l' -I’ Eddy Waller Braves Comparisons by Stepping Into Sydney’s Shoes Some seasons ago George Sidney became famous by his work as Isidor Soiomon in Aaron Hoffman's comedy, “Welcome Stranger.” Sidney appeared in this role a season or two ago at English’s in the part which mode him famous. He

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ROSCOE AILS This isn’t anew spring suit, but the attire used by Roscoe Ails to make people laugh. Ails is at the Palace today and Wednesday.

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“Welcome, Stranger,” week at English’s by appearing In the role played by George Sidney. Waller invites comparison because he Is following in the steps of an actor who was perfect In the role. The conception of the role is entirely different in the hands of Waller than with Sidney. That Is to be expected. In watching Waller, I put him to only one test. Wa3 he able to make an audience laugh and yet sympathize in the comedy and serious situations aa the occasion demanded? I was not there to determine whether Waller even approached Sidney’s high standard.

The truth is that Wajler did, on the I reviewed the play, actually project an Isidor Solomon characterization over the footlights. Ife reaped many laughs in the fat comedy scenes and he was able also to gain the necessary sympathy for the character. I think that when Waller was able to give a distinct characterization he has met the test of reasonable entertainment. He seemed to conceal hl3 own personality at all times, and when an actor can lose himself, then something big has been accomplished. When a large audience laughs and then tucks a tear or two away, then the actor has met the test, regardless of what the originator of the role intended. Waller’s Idea of the role Is entirely different from that of Sidney's. I think the only fair test in this case Is to record that Waller actually entertains In a most difficult role. Personally, I admire the spirit which prompted the Grand riayers to present this comedy.

Aside from the difficulties encountered in the chief role, there are many scenic problems to be mastered. There Is so much electricity used In ! this play. Four complete sets are required and that is a big undertaking |in itself. From a soenlc standpoint I the production this week deserves unj stinted praise. I cannot refrain from repeating myj self—the Grand Players are giving a whale of a lot for the money at Eng-

fish’s this week. One must admire and appreciate the values these players are giving for the money, so much more than one has a right to expect for the prices charged. In the first place they are presenting to Indianapolis real plays. This week, Jean Oliver is not called upon to do as much work as in former weeks, but the little she does is done as only an expert could do. The supporting cast this week includes Earle Ross, E. J. Brady, Larry Sullivan (good work), Bruce Miller, Jack Martin, Norman Wendell, James Leßoy, AJice Mason, Alice Delane, E. J. Brady, Ida Belle Arnold and Edwin Ryker. Once again the Grand Players demonstrate their ability to handle big problems. “Welcome Stranger” is the bill for the rest of the week at English’s.

Roscoe Ails Arrives With His Own Brand of Fun Roscoe Ails has a special brand of eccentric fun-making all of his own. So has his assistant. Katie Pullman. The same Is true with Charles Calvert, who also assists. The same with a miniature jazz orchestra which is also present with Ails at the Palace this week. Alls goes In for broad, eccentric comedy effects. There is no doubt but that he registers. The Ails’ act Is really holding down three positions this week at the Palace. First Ails and Miss Pullman appear in their rather odd comedy patter. Hoakum, yes. tons of it, but the people howl. Then a Jazz band Is introduced. One of the men Is a good dancer. Then Aijs appears and does the eccentrlo ' stepping which always lands solidly, j Then the curtain is dropped and Ails, ! Miss Pullman and Calvert entertain with some more eccentric nonsense.

I liked the quiet and original way which Harry Watkins introduces his stunts. He goes about his business in a different way. Right at the beginning he tells the audience that he will not bother them very long, because he has an alarm clock sitting on a chair which will go oft in ten minutes. And It does. Nice work. Cook and Oakman reflect a certain amount of daas and musical refinement which makes their offering easy to be remembered. It is a singing act with a ■piano used satisfactorily. A

beautiful drop is used. It is easy for this team to get applause. They, too. have an individual way in selling themselves to an audience. The Weber Girls start proceedings by appearing an dancers and when the disguise is removed they prove to be acrobats. The movie feature is “A Broadway Madonna.” At the Palace today and Wednesday. r -I- T The movies on view today include: “Where the Pavement Ends,” at the Ohio; “Bella Donna,” at Mister Smith’s and “The Ne’er-Do-Wells,” at the Circle. •I- -I- -IA Popular Song Ts Feature at Rialto. A‘*novc-l feature of the musical comedy offering at the Rialto this week is a popular song, rendered by one of the comedianff- while slides are shown on the screen. Another feature 13 a duet, “All Over Nothing at All,” sung by two of the chorus girls, who have just recently been added to the cast. The show for the most part is made up of bits and songs without much pretense of a theme. A blackface and Jewish comic are featured. The photoplay offering is “The Hottentot,” with Douglas Mac Lean featured. This movie has been reviewed before in these columns. —By the Observer.

ffl —youngest of the Murphys of Mayo—privileged by; M tousled bronze hair and fringed bius eyes to a saucy diareM She had asked these superior women from the office to an jy informal luncheon —it would be “fierce” to have mama w and Mrs. Callahan and Lizzie-Kate and the babies screaming and banging and laughing and gossiping in the kitchen, i "Mrs. Callahan,” die protested eagerly. "These are jus* some girls from the office- They won't expect much— '** “And they'll get it, then,** said Mrs. Murphy grimly. Kathleen Norris has written another series of Irish stories from life—about the lovable, impulsive Murphys of Mayo and their friends.... In the first episode you will meet Ma Callahan again, with her big heart and homely wisdom. Read.... ‘Ellen’s Luncheon” I What can I get tor my old owf Where shall I send my child to school? How far cen I travel and what can I sec fbs 21 Features NOW AT NEWS STANDS

RESERVATIONS ARE WE FOR C. OF C. COURTESY TRIP Unusual Interest Is Being Displayed in Program Next Tuesday. Reservations for tha Chamber of Commerce’s one-day courtesy trip to bo conducted overland through'southern Indiana next Tuesday are coming in daily. Local business men are taking unusual interest in the day’s plans, according to Earl L. Ferguson, secretary of the wholesale trade division. Many cars are being offered for the trip. An easy schedule allowing sufficient time for all stops has been arranged through Mooresville. Brooklyn, Martinsville', Bloomington and Spen-

cer. Lunch will be served at Bloomington and dinner at Spencer. The schedule: Leave Indianapolis at 7 a. m., Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, arrive Mooresville at 7:50 a. m.; leave Mooresville 8:20 a. m., arrive Brooklyn at 8:35 a. m.; leave Brooklyn at 8:50 a. m., arrive Martinsville at 9:15 a. m.; leave Martinsville at 10:45 a. m., arrive Bloomington at 11:45 a_ m.; lunche 12 until 1 p. m. Leave Bloomington at 3 p. m., arrive Spencer at 4 p. m.: leave Spencer at 5 p. m., arrive at Canyon Inn at 5:15 p. m.: dinner at Canyon Inn, 6:15 p. m.; return to Indianapolis after dinner. NEW BUILDING ERECTED An eight-room portable building on the Technical high school grounds is nearing completion. It is situated between the annex and the barracks. It will be used to take care of the overflow of students expected next falL Light Is Mystery A fight in the front room upstairs at the home of E. A. Stuckmeyer, 8250 N. New Jersey St., caused an croer. gency police run at 1:15 a. m. today. Stuckmeyer said he and his wife left home at 7 p. m. and left a downstair# light burning. When they returned the downstairs light was out and the upstairs light was burning.

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